Top Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks with Recent Private M&A Activity

235

Active Firms

471

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$24M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$4M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 12%

Florida 10%

New York 8%

Texas 7%

New Jersey 4%

Key Attributes

Best For: Complex Transactions | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Dedicated, Sector-Focused Deal Teams

Watermark Advisors

2 Total Closed Deals

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Watermark prepares buyers and sellers to achieve ultimate success in their mergers and acquisitions endeavors. The firm uniquely offers "the M&A Bridge Approach." This is a collaborative, comprehensive approach that includes necessary steps in three phases of preparation, transaction, and integration. Watermark has served over 85 clients including 23 transaction clients. Through its various due diligence partners it uniquely serves in helping the client avoid fumbles and landmines in the M&A process.

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Jun 2021 Advised SouthEastern, LLC in its sale to Class Valuation, LLC
Jun 2019 Advised kVA LLC in its sale to Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

4Front Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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4Front Capital Partners is a boutique investment & merchant bank that focuses on raising capital for midsize Canadian and U.S companies. We screen deals for quality and help real capital meet real investment return opportunities. General StatsAmount raised in past 24 months: $200MMNumber of raises: 5Average size of raises: $40MM Total number of investments: 7

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Sep 2017 Advised MJardin Holding Corp. on an investment from -
Jan 2017 Assisted - in securing debt financing from -

Infinity Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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Infinity Capital Partners serves middle-market business owners seeking to exit, grow or recapitalize their business. Founded in 2016, our team of consulting and investment banking professionals is committed to serving the unique needs of privately-owned, middle-market businesses. We work hand-in-hand with business owners to maximize the value of their objectives, either through strategic exits or capital raising activities.

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Aug 2017 Advised Drillright Technology, Inc. in its sale to Integrity Directional Services
Apr 2017 Advised Wolverine Tube, Inc. in its sale to Shawnee Tubing Solutions

SafeWater Capital, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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SafeWater Capital, LLC (”SWC”) is a middle-market, special situations advisory firm that offers the entire spectrum of special situations, corporate finance, turnaround and restructuring services to privately-held companies.The SWC team has been carefully drafted from a wide variety of specialty backgrounds, including: investment banking, commercial banking, big four accounting, consulting, and the legal profession. Our professionals have experience in practically every aspect of middle market problem solving, including: Capital Raising, M&A, Financial Restructuring,…

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Sep 2022 Advised GirtonLLL Transport in its sale to TFI International

Clifton Larson Allen

1 Total Closed Deal

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CLA is the 8th largest accounting firm in the United States and provides a range of professional services to over 70,000 business clients. Our firm has over 125 offices across the country and we have deep expertise in a number of industry verticals. Our Transaction Services group works with businesses looking to transition ownership through investment banking and related services.

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Dec 2024 Advised Garven Holdings, LLC in its sale to Card Factory

Wiss Capital Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal

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Wiss Capital Advisors is the specialized investment banking division of Wiss & Company, a Top 100 accounting firm with over 50 years of experience. We concentrate on providing expert sell-side M&A advisory services tailored to lower-middle market companies. Our mission is to empower business owners to navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions with confidence and precision.Mission: To empower lower-middle market companies with strategic sell-side M&A advisory services that maximize value and ensure successful transactions.Services:Sell-side M&A…

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Oct 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

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SA Baird

1 Total Closed Deal

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Early stage capital formationSenior secured debt placementConvertible debt/equity placementsMunicipal FinancePublic Private PartnershipsExit PlanningTurnarounds and RestructuringsMiddle Market M & A – buy or sell sideBoard advisoryInterim Executive Engagements

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Aug 2011 Advised Pacifica, Inc. on an investment from Umpqua Bank

Dougherty & Company LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Colliers Securities is a full-service investment bank and registered securities broker-dealer offering a wide array of products and services nationwide to meet the needs of corporate clients, institutional investors, and individuals.

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Aug 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Vaupen Financial Advisors, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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Vaupen Financial Advisors, LLC is a boutique investment banking & advisory firm headquartered in Miami, Florida. We provide corporate finance and advisory services to lower middle-market clients in the United States and Latin America. Our typical client is a private company seeking a capital or advisory transaction of a minimum of $5 million, up to $75 Million. Services include raising Capital; Structured financings; Sell – side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory services; as well as Debt Restructuring, & Loan Workout Advisory services and execution. We have…

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Dec 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Jensen Capital Partners

1 Total Closed Deal

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Mr. Jensen has been over 33 years of experience operating, funding, creating strategic alliances with major industry leaders, and trading the private securities of emerging growth companies – including start-ups, reorganizations, and high growth enterprises. He has resurrected a few promising companies as well. He learned his analysis techniques and skills from some of Wall Street’s most respected investors and analysts, as well as from Silicon Valley’s early founders. Mr. Jensen began his career at Warburg Paribas Becker, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Bear Stearns, and Kidder Peabody. In…

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Nov 2018 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Watercress Capital

1 Total Closed Deal

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Watercress Capital was formed with the goal of connecting Family Offices and Private Equity Groups with lower to middle-market deal flow across the United States, with a focus in the Southeast.

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Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Spektrum Capital Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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§ We are a U.S. based boutique Investment Bank with a global reach, that specializes in providing tailored financial solutions to North America and Asia-Pacific based organizations§ We raise money for mid-market firms from the most high-quality class of investors/lenders and we will partner with your firm to find the best capital structure that delivers the most beneficial value for you§ We think "outside the box" and have an innovative vision to aid in building long-term value for our clients§ We work with you to outline your long-term financial strategy and break it down into…

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Sep 2025 Advised Ethnic Foods Wholesaler in its sale to Confidential Company

Regent Financial

1 Total Closed Deal

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We are a client-focused boutique investment bank. With a management team of 16 Managing Directors, 250+ years of combined experience, and $2.8B+ of successfully completed transactions, our mission is to add value to client businesses via a suite of bespoke financial services to support accelerated growth. These include corporate finance analysis, enterprise valuation, structured finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) advisory, post-merger integration support, debt/equity capital raise, external financial audit, project rating, credit analysis, risk management advisory, leveraged buyout…

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Mar 2022 Assisted Deshbandhu Group in securing debt financing from N/A

Corporate Advisory Solutions, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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ABOUT CORPORATE ADVISORY SOLUTIONSCorporate Advisory Solutions, LLC (CAS) has more than 40 years of combined experience providing independent investment and merchant banking services to the Tech-Enabled Outsourced Business Services (OBS) sector. Our deal team has completed over 125 transactions and generated $2B+ in deal value. We provide mergers and acquisition (M&A) advisory (sell-side and buy-side representation), market research, fair market valuations/fairness opinions, capital raising and business plan development/implementation services. For more information about CAS, please visit…

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Feb 2017 Advised SRA Associates in its sale to GlobalIT DebtCo

Gideon Liberty & Co.

1 Total Closed Deal

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Unlike traditional brokers, the firm prioritizes strategic buyer alignment over volume-driven processes. Gideon Liberty develops comprehensive valuation narratives that showcase growth trajectory, competitive positioning, and long-term value drivers — enabling owners to attract premium offers.The firm is distinguished by its transparency and confidentiality standards, providing owners with clear visibility into buyer outreach, inquiry engagement, and executed NDAs before any sensitive information is disclosed.

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Apr 2026 Advised Industrial Company in its sale to Strategic buyer

Excel Capital Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal

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Excel Capital Advisors is a Florida based financial advisory firm with our focus on the lower middlemarket, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and capital raising for family, founder owned businesses. Our senior bankers have extensive investment banking experience including mergers & acquisitions, growth capital, recapitalizations and restructuring, and valuation advisory services. Excel Capital Advisors has extensive deal experience developed over many years with a specialized focus within the telecommunication industry as well as more broadly across multiple industries including…

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Jul 2026 Advised Classic Brass in its sale to ASSA ABLOY

Schwendel-Van Deusen

1 Total Closed Deal

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Our investment banking services are crafted to empower businesses and investors to achieve their financial aspirations. We offer an array of financial services, including capital sourcing, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and other intricate financial transactions. Our team of seasoned professionals possesses a profound comprehension of the global financial markets and collaborates closely with clients to devise bespoke solutions that cater to their unique needs. Whether you're a burgeoning start-up seeking to raise capital or a well-established corporation aiming to…

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Apr 2026 Advised EpiVax in its sale to SV Health Investors

GVC Financial Services, LLC

1 Total Closed Deal

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GVC Advisory Services Ltd (GVC) assists its clients by providing a thorough, independent evaluation and analysis of current operations, operating results, strategic planning, and the development of effective growth strategies. Our services are designed to provide improvements in cash flows, liquidity, and return on capital. Our mission statement is to maximize our clients' operational efficiencies and, in many cases, to prepare them for funding from the capital markets.GVC is composed of two principals and two executives possessing over 40 years of relevant business, advisory and investment…

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Sep 2014 Advised Manufactruing Company in its sale to Private Equity Firm

Rosenblatt Securities Inc.

1 Total Closed Deal

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About Rosenblatt SecuritiesRosenblatt Securities is a boutique tech research firm, investment bank, and independent institutional brokerage founded in 1979 and headquartered in New York. The firm represents clients on an agency-only basis on its cutting-edge program trading desk and on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, where it the largest broker by volume. The firm also provides industry-leading execution analytics, market-structure analysis, consulting and investment-banking services to a wide variety of clients globally, including institutional investors, exchanges, government…

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Jul 2020 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Jahani & Associates

1 Total Closed Deal

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Jahani and Associates (J&A) is a privately held investment bank headquartered in New York City. J&A specializes in the intangible assets of the healthcare and technology verticals. The firm provides capital advisory, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, and management consulting services to clients all over the globe.

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Nov 2020 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

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Firms in the Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks is $3M-$24M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$4M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

Relevant Business Services experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 235 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Business Services.

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Business Services, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

When comparing Investment Banks with experience in Business Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 235 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Research & Consulting Services Investment Banks directory, you can request information here.

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